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Launched in 2012, Arboretum Festival is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to presenting our region’s most innovative and progressive new music, food and art.

Arboretum has grown from a one-day event into a vibrant, multi-day music festival and cultural celebration. Offering an intimate alternative to Ottawa’s traditional festival culture, Arboretum is held on historic grounds and in our favourite venues around Ottawa-Gatineau. We showcase an eclectic mix of Ottawa’s emerging music, critically-acclaimed national acts, media art, interactive installations, progressive gastronomy and hard-hitting panel discussions.